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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has received dozens of soccer jerseys and game balls during his eight-year pontificate but he got a new football-themed toy on Wednesday: his very own foosball table. Francis played a round on the table that was presented to him at the end of his general audience by representatives of
Continue Reading By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday its agents are joining a criminal investigation into an alleged security breach of a rural Colorado county’s voting equipment. The agents are working with Mesa County prosecutors to determine if there was a criminal violation, FBI spokeswoman Courtney Bernal said in
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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month discussed the idea of beginning to dial back their extraordinary support for the U.S. economy later this year, though they stopped short of a firm decision on a timetable. The minutes of the Fed’s July 27-28 meeting, released Wednesday, indicated that
Continue Reading By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month discussed the timing for beginning to dial back their extraordinary support for the U.S. economy, which has been steadily recovering from the pandemic recession. They made no firm decision on a timetable but appear to be moving toward starting a pullback
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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns promise to behave when they welcome the New York Giants for two joint practices this week. We’ll see if they keep their word. The teams will work out together on Thursday and Friday in advance of Sunday’s exhibition game at FirstEnergy Stadium. There
Continue ReadingBy Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story VALHALLA, New York (WCBS) — Being an ambassador is a big job for a young girl. But 8-year-old Camryn Kellam has proved that she’s pretty much up to any challenge, including beating back sickle cell disease, and a rare syndrome affecting her brain, all during
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business Afghanistan’s currency has tumbled to record lows this week as the Taliban seizes control of the impoverished nation and a shortage of US dollars sets off panic. The afghani traded to 86 per US dollar on Wednesday, down sharply from about 80 a week ago, according to Refinitiv. The currency
Continue ReadingCNN By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one seem to know quite what this new normal — life under the Taliban — will look like once the dust settles and the last US troops leave the
Continue ReadingBy Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one seem to know quite what this new normal — life under the Taliban — will look like once the dust settles and the last US troops leave the country.
Continue ReadingCNN By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one seem to know quite what this new normal — life under the Taliban — will look like once the dust settles and the last US troops leave the
Continue ReadingBy Cory James Click here for updates on this story BAYONNE, New Jersey (WCBS) — After four months, a missing Staten Island teenager has been found in New Jersey. Tracking her down was the result of a team effort that began with a picture posted on social media, CBS2’s Cory James reportedly exclusively on Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We are prepared to offer
Continue ReadingCNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We are prepared to
Continue ReadingBy Christina Carrega A new Missouri state law that blocks state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws has already impeded criminal investigations, the Justice Department said in a court filing Wednesday supporting a legal effort to overturn the law. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, signed the “Second Amendment Preservation Act” in
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim, Los Angeles, San
Continue Reading GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim, Los Angeles, San
Continue Reading GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim, Los Angeles, San
Continue Reading GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim, Los Angeles, San
Continue ReadingBy Joan Murray Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The desperate need for help is escalating in Haiti where a devastating earthquake has left thousands dead and tens of thousands injured. “They are mainly crush injuries,” said University of Miami’s Dr. Barth Green. Dr. Green is working with the Haitian government
Continue ReadingBy Bobeth Yates Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Rescue and recovery efforts continue in Haiti after yet another earthquake devastated the country. But North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime says devastation will be felt by people who are thousands of miles from the island. “I think the 7.2 earthquake is gonna
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